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Student safety

Guidance on fire safety, first aid and reporting accidents to
help you to stay safe during your time at UWE Bristol.

Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, please phone the University’s
emergency number, which is +44 (0)117 328 9999 on
a mobile phone or 9999 if you’re using a telephone
connected to the University network. There are emergency red phones
on campus for you to have direct contact with security staff.

Your call will be answered as a priority by staff trained to
respond appropriately and provide assistance. They'll also arrange
to guide emergency services to your location.

Fire safety

Please familiarise yourself with our fire
safety advice, which includes evacuation support for students
with a disability.

First aid

If you or someone you’re with is in need of first aid treatment,
please check the closest first aid notice to you for contact
details of nearby first aiders. First aid notices are displayed on
walls throughout the University, so you should find one near your
location.

If you can’t locate a first aider, please call the University's
emergency number +44 (0)117 328 9999 on a mobile, or 9999 if you’re
using a telephone on the UWE Bristol network.

Please note: First aiders are only permitted to
administer first aid. They cannot treat minor illnesses.

Defibrillator locations and use

During a first aid emergency call, there’s a chance that
you may be advised to use an automated external defibrillator
(AED). You won’t need training to use one, as they work through
voice commands. The Ambulance Centre will advise you on the closest
defibrillator to you.

Reporting accidents or near-misses

The University cares about our staff, students and those who
visit us. We need to know if there’s an injury or ill health,
however minor. This isn't to apportion blame, but to learn why it
happened to prevent it happening again.

You can report an accident or near-miss (an incident with the
potential for injury) to any member of staff, and they'll complete
an online accident report form on your behalf. This could be your
programme leader, Information
Point staff or student accommodation staff. Accident
reports are submitted electronically to the University’s Health and
Safety Team (safety@uwe.ac.uk) who will ensure an
investigation is completed to prevent further injury or
recurrence.

If you see something unsafe

You can report anything that appears unsafe on a campus, either
in person at an Information Point or by contacting the Estates and
Facilities Helpdesk:

Contacting campus security

Report and Support tool

Our Report and Support tool will help
you speak up when you see or hear something that's not
right. You can choose to speak with one of our trained
advisers so they can discretely investigate incidents, or you can
report anonymously. You can also access guidance.